Order A Visit From Santa

TOWN TALK

December 11, 1998

BOCA RATON

For those who want a personal visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, time is available on a first-come basis.

The city's firefighters will arrange a 20-minute visit for a $50 donation. Parents also can have a gift delivered by Jolly Old St. Nick. Those interested should drop off a wrapped gift and a $10 donation on Mondaybetween 7 and 9 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1, at the intersection of Glades Road and North Federal Highway.

The $10 donation goes directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The average cost to provide a wish is $3,300.

The Boca Raton firefighters have supported this charity for the last 10 years. Contact Mike Debrecht, charity coordinator, at 561-395-3429or pager 561- 606-2809.

REGION

Bicycles remain unclaimed

About 300 bicycles were found abandoned this year by the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, but the owners cannot be identified because of the lack of serial numbers or identifying marks on the bikes.

The Sheriffs Office asks that residents record the serial number or etch a number on their bicycles for identification. Without this information, the bicycles will not be released. Call 561-688-4265.

Bar adds new service line

The Palm Beach County Bar Association recently added a Delray-Boca line to its Lawyer Referral Information Service. The half-hour consultation requires a $30 administrative fee.

The new Delray/Boca number is 561-451-3256. Residents north of Delray Beach can reach the service by calling 561-687-3266.